I have already preordered mine and can't wait to drool over each and every page! And your own thread! Happy Colors!! Yay! I haven't used Aurfil before - but that I will have to try!xo jan@sewandsowfarm

I so envy you, your cottage is amazing, you have such beautiful things and that pink sewing machine is to die for. Love it! Can't wait for your book to come out, I love your work.Shawnsmjohns63 at yahoo dot com

Lori, every one of your designs is as delightful as can be. Just when I think I can gear up to make something sweet you go and design something else that makes my head spin and my heart flutter. I can't sew as fast as you can! I will certainly be looking for your book, and then maybe I can sit down and actually make one of your gorgeous designs!

LOVE-Love-love the pictures. I've pre ordered the book and have been waiting-waiting---the book is in site!!!!! I'm going to have to buy more fabric. Every time I see peeks of your book I see more things I need to make. Thank you for sharing your life with us.

I love the photos! I'm almost done with the star row on the Row along; next comes the houses. Can hardly wait for your book! (I substituted birds for the mitten row, and I'll be substituting some hearts for the spools, because this quilt is destined for my newly married daughter & her DH!

Wow, I have to make your apple quilt, it is stunning!! Thank you for being so inspiring, I also want to make the tulip one and about 4 others, what a talent you have for design and a fabulous house too! Fiona x

I love your cottage! Is it your home or a separate building just for your sewing? Would you be able to share your paint colours (wall and accessories) - they are exactly what I am looking for my sewing room! thanks so much!

Oh lets see...Edige's guess is within 5 of what I was originally going to guess so lets go with 857...I've been wondering when my copy of your book would ship, so big thanks to your post. Now I know I'll be home when it arrives!

I think they would have taken around 900 photos. They would want to make sure that they got the perfect lighting and right angles to showcase your beautiful work. Your home was the perfect setting for the photo shoot!

Congratulations on your book! When my son asked me what I wanted for my birthday I told him I couldn't think of anything I wanted more than your book and it looks like it will arrive just in time for my birthday on the 19th.

I love your cottage! What a happy place to work. I'm envious of your old pink Singer...and I really want the pillow with the coffee mugs on it! Sew fun! Even though I'm a newbie at quilting-I pre-ordered your book...for inspiration.

Oh, I'm so excited!!!! I love your cottage and your fabrics and your colors and your vintage "love". I'm sure we were sisters separated at birth. I entered the drawing and I am ordering the book! Congratulations! I follow you on Pinterest too....it's getting close to stalking but we won't go there! LOL!

I am going to guess 1253. I don't know how I came up with that # but it was the first that came into my head. You can never have to many of your cute pictures. I could look at them all day. I love the colors you use.

Your blog is new to me (2 months or so) and it's absolutely become one of my faves. I love your homage to vintage and that you have taught your daughter your amazing skills. Gracie girl is my favorite line on the shelves right now and I cannot wait to grab a copy of your book! Keep up the great work!!

Your cottage looks so inspiring and a wonderful environment for creating all your lovelies. Can't wait to see your Happy Colors thread and am looking forward to your book full of fun! Thanks for all your happy inspiration.

So many cute quilts in those photos! I am so excited to see your new book. It is on my birthday list. I am finishing the binding on your row-a-long. It turned out really nice. So glad I decided to catch up and stay with you to finish it. Thanks- K-

Congratulations on your book! Looking forward to it. You have a great eye for color and small details. Love all of your barns. My grandmother lived on one and it brings back many memories. Thanks for giving us all great ideas!

I can only imagine that your little cottage is always that sparkling clean and organized... well, we know you are organized! Looking forward to seeing the first edition! The preview photos are wonderful!!!

Lori, your cottage is so cozy and sweet. The type of home that you enter and just want to curl up with a book (and quilt of course) and relax. I am so excited to get your book in the mail, can't wait. I know I will be making very single pattern in it. Thanks for sharing your cottage with us again!

I'm excited for your new book to be released; so many cute designs.PS I attended the NW Quilting Expo in Portland, OR on Thursday and someone had entered a quilt made from your recent Row Along. It was so pretty!

Lori congratulations on your wonderful book, I can't wait to get it. The photos are pur eye candy. Your place is wonderful. I love the colors, I also love the wonderful display of your beautiful quilts.

Can't wait for my copy of your book finally. Seem ages ago I pre-ordered it. This blog is full of eye candy. Beautiful quilts, patterns, gorgeous cottage ( I could live and sew there so happily' ). So, so Pretty

One might think it was picture overload but, for me, it's totally a joy. You have so many cute collectible things and your colors are just fabulous! It 's such fun to follow you and you are so generous with your ideas and designs; thank you. I hope to have many more great blog following years with you!

Love your studio space Lori! Makes me happy every time you share your beautiful pictures. Sew inspiring:)Can't wait to receive my copy of your book. I bought a big beautiful pile of your fabrics at the Fabric Fest and plan to get lost in it and sew! sew! sew! when my copy of your book arrives. I will be adding your Happy Colors to my treasure box of threads as soon as they are available!!!

Love your blog! Found your blog through pinterest. Your room is pretty. My sewing room has been purple for quite a while. I'm thinking of making it aqua, pink and red. those colors are so cheerful. Hope I can win your book.

I love your cottage. So beautiful, with all the quilts and accessories all around. I'm jealous. I guessed really low. I didn't know until I read your post that they were there for a whole week taking pictures. Oh well, I guess I'm not winning the binding box. I should have guessed 527 photos.

Oh, My Word! I could only dream of working in a studio such as this one...No wonder they were there for a week, took that much time to take it all in! Just found your blog, and lovin' all the creativity. I hope I'm not too late to sign up to pick your blog about the barns.....so so adorable...I'm in love! THX

Your cottage is just so cute! What a wonderful lovely place. So vintage. Love your quilts and your studio. Looking forward to your new book. You are so very creative, and your quilts and home shows it! Keep up the great inspiration. :)

Hi Lori I just love everything you do! Thankyou for showing us a piece of your world! So much inspiration. Have pre ordered your book. Can't wait. I already have the projects in mind of what I am making just from the pictures you have shown. Especially the butterfly quilt for my daughter when she goes into a bed! lol I have plans and she isn't even 1 yet! but I think that's half the fun is the planning oh and finding the right fabric! Cheers Lisa

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